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OU51 VWJ

2001 Ducati 996

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,842 mi
Last recorded12,842 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VWJ
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 12,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 12,732 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 12,732 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 12,645 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 12,645 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 10,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,162 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,004 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 996?

Based on 17,371 MOT tests across 1,890 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 119
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 79
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 58
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 45
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OU51 VWJ is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,967 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ducati 996 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 VWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 996 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU51 VWJ registered?

OU51 VWJ is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is OU51 VWJ safe to buy?

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